Composer

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Frédéric Chopin

Genre

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Keyboard

Style

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Etude

Compose Date

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1835 - 1837

Publication Date

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1837

Average_duration

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3:50

Frédéric Chopin's Etude for piano No. 17 in E minor, Op. 25/5, also known as the "Wrong Note" Etude, was composed in 1837 and premiered in Paris the same year. The piece is part of a set of 12 etudes, Op. 25, which Chopin composed to showcase his technical and musical abilities as a pianist and composer. The etude is in E minor and is marked "Vivace" (lively). It consists of a series of rapid arpeggios and broken chords that require great dexterity and precision from the performer. The piece is known as the "Wrong Note" Etude because it contains intentional dissonances and "wrong" notes that create a sense of tension and instability. The etude is divided into three main sections. The first section features a descending arpeggio pattern in the right hand, accompanied by broken chords in the left hand. The second section is more lyrical and features a melody in the right hand that is accompanied by broken chords in the left hand. The third section returns to the rapid arpeggio pattern of the first section, but with added complexity and intensity. One of the most notable characteristics of the etude is its use of chromaticism, which creates a sense of harmonic ambiguity and tension. The intentional dissonances and "wrong" notes also contribute to this sense of instability and unpredictability. Despite these challenges, the etude is considered one of Chopin's most popular and beloved works, and is frequently performed by pianists around the world.

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